Soyuz 2.1b | Lotos-S1

The Soyuz 2.1b launch vehicle will carry the Lotos-S1 payload into Low Earth Orbit on February 2, 2021, at 20:45:28 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Lotos-S1 is a Russian military communications satellite designed to provide secure data transmission services for the Russian government and military. This mission is significant as it will enhance the Russian military's communication capabilities, enabling more efficient and secure data exchange between various branches of the military. The Soyuz 2.1b rocket will be used for this launch, marking a routine operational flight for this vehicle. The specific booster configuration and number of reused boosters are not publicly disclosed due to mission classification.

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